Kristina Bologna

Program Manager

San Ramon, California, United States17 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 14 years of experience in HR and global mobility.
Expert in developing scalable global workforce strategies.
Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Global Mobility and HR Strategy expert in the Fintech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global MobilityProgram ManagementGlobal BenefitsStrategic PlanningEmployee BenefitsProject ManagementRetirement Plan ConsultingCommunicationFinancial ServicesRetirement Planning

Other Skills

Tax ComplianceStrategyHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Cross-functional Team LeadershipVendor ManagementProcess ImprovementExecutive Presentation SkillsInvestmentsSalesMutual FundsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsExecutive LeadershipTeamworkStrategic Human Resources Leadership

About

As Program Manager for Global Expansion & Mobility at Coinbase, my focus is on developing and executing strategies for talent mobility, cross-border relocations, and global workforce infrastructure. With over 14 years of experience in HR, financial wellness, and global mobility, I lead policy creation, governance frameworks, and compliance to support sustainable international operations. Partnering with cross-functional teams, I ensure seamless execution of global expansion initiatives, including entity setup, regulatory compliance, and employment frameworks. My commitment to scalable solutions and impactful collaboration drives business growth while enhancing employee experience and aligning with organizational goals.

Experience

17 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Coinbase

2 roles

Program Manager, Global Expansion & Mobility

Promoted

Apr 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Remote · Remote

Own end-to-end strategy, policy, and governance for how Coinbase moves talent across borders, establishes compliant operations in new countries, and scales global workforce infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead global mobility strategy including cross-border relocations, international assignments, immigration, and tax equalization
Drive international expansion readiness — partnering on entity setup, employment frameworks, and regulatory compliance for new markets
Develop and maintain scalable policies and governance frameworks for mobility, relocation, and cross-border employment
Partner with People Operations, Legal, Tax, Payroll, and Finance to ensure compliant, efficient execution
Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, mobility trends, and M&A people integration strategy

Global MobilityTax ComplianceProgram ManagementStrategyHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Cross-functional Team Leadership

Global Financial Benefits & Mobility Leader

Apr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Remote · Remote

Global Financial Benefits & Mobility Leader
Key Leadership Responsibilities:
Develop and execute global benefits and mobility strategy, including pension, retirement, relocation, and expatriate assignments.
Design, launch, and scale programs from scratch to meet business expansion and workforce growth objectives.
Establish governance frameworks, financial oversight, and compliance standards across all programs.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on mobility trends, retirement strategy, regulatory change, and M&A transactions.
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Tax, Legal, and HR to manage risk, optimize program design, and drive strategic alignment.
Lead external vendor partnerships, including relocation service providers and tax advisors, ensuring service quality and regulatory compliance.

Global BenefitsVendor ManagementTax ComplianceStrategic PlanningProject ManagementProcess Improvement

Intuit

Benefits Program Manager

Aug 2017 – Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Mountain View, CA

Program Lead [strategy, design, and operations] for all US Retirement (qualified and non-qualified), Financial wellbeing, and Time off programs (vacation, sick, disability, LOA).
Lead all plan compliance activities (e.g. audit, testing, 5500 filing, match true-up, top paid group for controlled groups, plan amendments, etc).
Recommend plan design enhancements to leadership, and partner with stakeholders on annual budget and Plan fee analysis.
Project manager for multiple benefit program enhancements that impact the US and global population, resulting in a successful delivery and experience for employees.
Manage the Employee Benefits Administration Committee by developing meeting agenda and materials, coordinating fiduciary training, and reporting out updates and recommendations to Executive members (VP).
Consult and identify risk and opportunities with the M&A team to ensure Retirement plan compliance.
Develop financial well-being initiatives for employees to drive engagement and utilization.
(2017-2019) Global Retirement Program Manager leading all global pension strategy, operations, and design. (US, Canada, UK, Australia, Israel, India, and Singapore.)

Employee BenefitsVendor ManagementProject ManagementExecutive Presentation SkillsStrategic Planning

Sequoia consulting group - www.sequoia.com

Manager, 401(k) Client Service

Sep 2013 – Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos · San Mateo, CA

Client Service Manager and Operations team lead for the Sequoia Consulting Group, overseeing 300+ corporate 401(k) accounts in Silicon Valley. Key partner to HR and Finance as a Consultant and extension of their People team to support strategy, design, and delivery of their 401(k) program.
Analyzed and designed competitive 401(k) Plans for tech companies in Silicon Valley.
Communicated compliance, market outlooks, and legislative updates clearly to C-Level Executives.
Project manager for annual testing, audits, required notices, and IRS filings for 300+ 401(k) Plan accounts.
Analyzed Plan fees, benchmarking, and fee negotiations for services with investment brokers on behalf of clients.
Leader of company operational strategy to ensure consistent plan management and compliance tracking across team.
Developed team metrics, training materials, and client reporting tools.

CommunicationFinancial ServicesRetirement Plan ConsultingInvestmentsExecutive Presentation SkillsSales

First investors corporation [acquired by cetera investment group]

Senior Financial Services Representative

May 2009 – Sep 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos · 2025 Gateway Place, Suite 420 San Jose, CA 95110

Empowered individuals and families by providing financial guidance to help them plan for their short and long term financial goals. This included college savings, retirement planning, budgeting, investing, and life insurance.
Achieved financial security licenses Series 6 and 63, and life insurance in order to recommend variable financial planning products (e.g. mutual funds, annuities, life insurance).
Provided strategic consulting for Financial Services products to new and existing clients.
Established and maintained a client portfolio of 370 households and $10+ million of assets under management.
Used consultative sales techniques to suggest new services and products and make recommendations based on analysis of prospect’s existing insurance and investment portfolio, circumstances, and needs, in order to achieve their financial goals.

Financial ServicesRetirement PlanningMutual FundsSales

Macy's west

Assistant Buyer

Jul 2008 – Jan 2009 · 6 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

As a college graduate from UCB, I started my career as an Assistant Buyer for one of the largest retailers in the world. In this role, I developed daily sales plans, monitored and analyzed financial cash flows, collaborated with vendors and internal planning/merchandising team, and aligned financial plans with merchandising strategies.

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills